News
Applications now being taken for Clay County Commission vacancy
CLAY COUNTY — The Clay County Commission is now accepting applications for the soon-to-be vacated seat of Western District Commissioner Jon Carpenter. Carpenter ran for Commissioner Scott Wagner’s seat and won that seat. The individual appointed will serve the remainder of the current term, approximately two years.To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of…
Community Living
Veterans honored Wednesday
CLAY COUNTY — Along with the local school districts honoring area veterans, there will be two community events. First, the Smithville American Legion Post 58 will be featured during the monthly Smithville Chamber luncheon, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the post location, 2607 Highway 92. The chamber will honor veterans. The legion will offer free…
Multimedia
Gallery | Kearney Invitational
Kearney and Smithville cross country in the Kearney Invitational Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW: Theater picks your pocket on this one
By Simonie Wilson An amazing cast – John Turturro (“God’s Pocket,” “Do the Right Thing”), Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian,” “Once Upon a Time”), Steve Buscemi (“Reservoir Dogs,” “Boardwalk Empire”), Jamie Lee Curtis (“Halloween,” “The Bear”) and talented newcomers in smaller roles – come together in a love letter to New York (the entire soundtrack is…
Opinion
Courier-Tribune: Rooted in community, committed to truth
This week marks National Newspaper Week, which runs Oct. 4 to 10. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Community, Committed to Truth.”For 180 years, we have been honored to tell the stories of our communities, document local history as it unfolds and provide readers with factual, reliable information they can trust. In a time when…